1. Introduction to the text
This article discusses how popular TV personality Yoo Jae-seok wrote a handwritten reflection after losing a challenge on the variety show “Running Man”. The article provides details about the specific challenge and Yoo’s response.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 경거망동 | gyeonggeomangdong | reckless behavior | “I will not act recklessly,” said Yoo Jae-seok. |
| 반성문 | banseonmun | written reflection | Yoo Jae-seok wrote a handwritten reflection as a penalty. |
| 런닝맨 | Runningman | the TV show “Running Man” | Yoo Jae-seok is a cast member on the show “Running Man”. |
| 벌칙 | beolchik | penalty | Yoo Jae-seok was given a penalty and had to write a reflection. |
| 사자성어 | sajaseongeeo | four-character idiom | Yoo Jae-seok had to include 5 four-character idioms in his written reflection. |
| 자필 | jafil | handwritten | Yoo Jae-seok wrote the reflection by hand. |
| 퀴즈 | kwiju | quiz | The “Running Man” cast members faced quiz challenges. |
| 꼴찌 | kkoljji | last place | The episode featured a “Last Place Avengers” race. |
| 대전 | daejeon | competition | There was a competition to avoid coming in last place. |
| 스타투데이DB | Stardaytoday DB | a photo database | The article includes a photo from the Stardaytoday DB. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
방송인 유재석이 예능 프로그램 ‘런닝맨’에서 벌칙으로 반성문을 작성했다. 유재석은 22일 ‘런닝맨’ 공식 SNS를 통해 자필로 쓴 반성문을 올렸다.
TV personality Yoo Jae-seok wrote a handwritten reflection as a penalty on the variety show “Running Man”. On the 22nd, Yoo posted the handwritten reflection on the official “Running Man” social media.
이날 방송된 ‘런닝맨’에서는 ‘최깡벤져스 꼴찌 대전’ 레이스가 펼쳐졌다. 출연진들은 세계사와 수도, 사자성어 등 퀴즈 대결에 도전했다. 유재석을 비롯한 출연진 중 벌칙에 당첨된 이들은 사자성어 5개를 넣어 자필 반성문을 써야 했다.
On the episode that aired that day, a “Last Place Avengers” race was held. The cast members faced quiz challenges on topics like world history, capital cities, and four-character idioms. Those who were given penalties, including Yoo Jae-seok, had to write a handwritten reflection including 5 four-character idioms.
유재석은 반성문에서 “경거망동 않겠다”라며 앞으로 더욱 조심하겠다는 다짐을 밝혔다. 송지효와 하하도 함께 벌칙에 당첨돼 자필 반성문을 작성했다.
In the reflection, Yoo Jae-seok pledged, “I will not act recklessly,” promising to be more careful going forward. Actresses Song Ji-hyo and Ha-ha were also given penalties and wrote handwritten reflections.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- Why did Yoo Jae-seok write a handwritten reflection?
- What was the challenge on the “Running Man” episode that led to the reflections?
- What did Yoo Jae-seok promise in his reflection?
- Who else on the “Running Man” cast wrote reflections along with Yoo Jae-seok?
- What specific requirement was given for the reflections?
5. Cultural and historical notes
In Korean entertainment, variety shows like “Running Man” often feature penalty games or challenges where the losing participants must complete humorous or embarrassing tasks. Writing a handwritten reflection is a common penalty used on these shows. This practice reflects the Korean cultural emphasis on self-reflection and taking responsibility for one’s actions.